1. Daddara Játaka (No.172).-Once the Bodhisatta was a lion and dwelt with his retinue in Rajataguhá, while in a neighbouring cave lived a jackal. One day, when the lions were roaring and playing about, the jackal tried to imitate them and the lions became silent for very shame.

The story was told in reference to Kokálika who, trying to imitate the eloquence of the learned monks of Manosilá, failed miserably. The jackal is identified with Kokálika. J.ii.65ff.


2. Daddara Játaka (No.304).-Once the Bodhisatta was born among the Nágas in Daddarapabbata. He was called Mahádaddara, his father being Súradaddara and his brother Culladaddara. Culladaddara was passionate and cruel and teased the Nága maidens; the king wished to expel him, but he was saved by Mahádaddara. But at last the king was very angry and sent them both for three years to Benares. There the boys ill-treated them, but when Culladaddara tried to kill them his brother urged him to practise patience.

The story was related in reference to a choleric monk who is identified with Culladaddara. J.iii.15ff.


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